/coronavirus-COVID-19 COVID-19: EMS monitoring of the coronavirus pandemic en-US Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:31:00 GMT /health-wellness/articles/analyzing-the-pandemics-impact-on-fire-and-ems-personnel-Lyvmf48Dhd6m0HVu/ The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:31:00 GMT /health-wellness/articles/analyzing-the-pandemics-impact-on-fire-and-ems-personnel-Lyvmf48Dhd6m0HVu/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:25:00 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:45:10 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:10:43 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ More than 23,000 EMS providers completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours, hosted by Progidy EMS during the COVID-19 pandemic Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:24:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ /health-wellness/articles/analyzing-the-pandemics-impact-on-fire-and-ems-personnel-Lyvmf48Dhd6m0HVu/ The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:31:00 GMT /health-wellness/articles/analyzing-the-pandemics-impact-on-fire-and-ems-personnel-Lyvmf48Dhd6m0HVu/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:25:00 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:45:10 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration /coronavirus-COVID-19/five-years-later-how-covid-19-changed-ems-for-good “Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:38:41 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/five-years-later-how-covid-19-changed-ems-for-good /ems-products/books/from-the-covid-19-frontlines-6-must-read-books-by-first-responders In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:24:15 GMT /ems-products/books/from-the-covid-19-frontlines-6-must-read-books-by-first-responders /coronavirus-COVID-19/former-wash-first-responders-appeal-covid-19-vaccine-refusal-lawsuit-decision Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a "scorched-earth" enforcement policy Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:16:18 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/former-wash-first-responders-appeal-covid-19-vaccine-refusal-lawsuit-decision /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-drops-to-10th-cause-of-death-in-the-u-s There were nearly 3.1 million deaths last year in the U.S., down from 3.3 million in 2022 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-drops-to-10th-cause-of-death-in-the-u-s /legal/calif-city-pays-800k-over-firefighters-refusing-to-enter-care-center Rialto firefighters stated they were following COVID-19 guidelines when they refused to enter as a patient was in cardiac arrest Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:01:21 GMT /legal/calif-city-pays-800k-over-firefighters-refusing-to-enter-care-center /public-health/report-n-j-was-not-prepared-for-covid-19-and-remains-underprepared-for-the-next-crisis The report released Monday faults planning, communication and decision-making before and during the pandemic in 2020 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:50:17 GMT /public-health/report-n-j-was-not-prepared-for-covid-19-and-remains-underprepared-for-the-next-crisis /flu/fda-authorizes-first-at-home-test-to-detect-both-influenza-and-covid-19-viruses The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test can differentiate and detect influenza A and B Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:10:01 GMT /flu/fda-authorizes-first-at-home-test-to-detect-both-influenza-and-covid-19-viruses /investigation/calif-ff-medics-disciplined-for-not-entering-acute-care-center-to-treat-dying-patient-reinstated The Rialto firefighters maintained they were strictly adhering to COVID protocols in the 2021 incident Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:58:51 GMT /investigation/calif-ff-medics-disciplined-for-not-entering-acute-care-center-to-treat-dying-patient-reinstated /legal/maine-ems-vaccine-mandate-case-appears-before-state-supreme-court The authority of Maine EMS to require COVID-19 and flu vaccinations is challenged in the high court Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:53:07 GMT /legal/maine-ems-vaccine-mandate-case-appears-before-state-supreme-court /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year The study investigated how burnout influenced the relationships between work stress, workplace support measures, COVID-specific assistance strategies and potentially harmful substance use Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:49:38 GMT /fdny-ems/fdny-issues-mask-policy-after-increase-in-covid-19-other-respiratory-virus-cases The policy states that anyone who provides treatment before the patient arrives at the hospital must wear a surgical mask Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:31:27 GMT /fdny-ems/fdny-issues-mask-policy-after-increase-in-covid-19-other-respiratory-virus-cases /coronavirus-COVID-19/more-hospitals-require-masks-in-preparation-of-spike-in-flu-covid-19-cases States have been reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 infections before Christmas Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:51:15 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/more-hospitals-require-masks-in-preparation-of-spike-in-flu-covid-19-cases /coronavirus-COVID-19/states-struggle-to-deal-with-stockpiles-of-expiring-pandemic-ppe At least 15 states have trashed PPE because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/states-struggle-to-deal-with-stockpiles-of-expiring-pandemic-ppe /hospital/calif-eds-flooded-with-respiratory-illness-patients-causing-10-hour-wait-times Emergency departments in Fresno are experiencing a surge of patients with COVID-19, RSV and influenza Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:24:42 GMT /hospital/calif-eds-flooded-with-respiratory-illness-patients-causing-10-hour-wait-times /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/protective-face-mask-market-forecast-to-reach-28-billion-by-2031 Advancements in mask technology and customization drive growth in protective masks for healthcare workers and emergency responders Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:24:14 GMT /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/protective-face-mask-market-forecast-to-reach-28-billion-by-2031 /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/covid-19-among-reasons-for-out-of-service-honolulu-ambulances-uNk177YWsOUFdWMr/ Honolulu Emergency Services is seeing an increase of COVID-19 cases in the department Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:18:21 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/covid-19-among-reasons-for-out-of-service-honolulu-ambulances-uNk177YWsOUFdWMr/ /health-wellness/articles/change-your-life-with-positive-thinking-tQYzrBJh0ShDzdK1/ A 3-step process to achieving your goals, contentment and success Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:08:59 GMT /health-wellness/articles/change-your-life-with-positive-thinking-tQYzrBJh0ShDzdK1/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/another-respiratory-virus-spiking-what-is-hmpv-Tm1tbclDoWOlOSIQ/ Human metapneumovirus has many of the same symptoms as COVID and RSV Wed, 31 May 2023 17:04:27 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/another-respiratory-virus-spiking-what-is-hmpv-Tm1tbclDoWOlOSIQ/ /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:10:43 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/we-had-each-other-to-lean-on-kan-ff-medic-and-date-quarantined-together-during-covid-marry /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:45:10 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-timeline-from-the-first-u-s-case-to-the-end-of-the-pandemic-declaration /salary/articles/boston-paramedic-made-nearly-300k-in-2020-due-to-call-volume-ovPZRA3ah5nqQuv9/ With the heightened amount of medical calls during the pandemic, some EMS providers logged a massive amount of overtime Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:57:12 GMT /salary/articles/boston-paramedic-made-nearly-300k-in-2020-due-to-call-volume-ovPZRA3ah5nqQuv9/ /community-awareness/articles/school-resource-medic-a-new-role-for-ems-as-kids-go-back-to-school-bRgtZL9zq0xnqzmi/ With EMS run volume down 25% or more in many communities, how can EMTs and paramedics help in schools with COVID-19 screening, role modeling healthy behavior and teaching life-saving skills? Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:37:25 GMT /community-awareness/articles/school-resource-medic-a-new-role-for-ems-as-kids-go-back-to-school-bRgtZL9zq0xnqzmi/